Meet the Team

Let us introduce to you our Elite Team of Internationally trained Master Educators who are all dedicated to providing you with the highest level of education available throughout NZ. We are very proud of who we select to represent our company and to offer our student's only the very best in education. To view their work please click on their salon name below.

Meet The Team

Debbie Taylor- Director of Education NZ Wide

Hi my name is Debbie Taylor and I am the Director of NZ Nail Academy and have been in the nail industry for the past 20+ years and hold more than 50 international certificates. In 2001 I was invited to become part of the Education team for EzFlow Nail Systems NZ and travelled to Australia to attend an intense 5 day education seminar which I am proud to say I passed with flying colours. My educating knowledge and skills were further proven when in 2004 I won "Educator of the Year Award".

My focus is to provide superior service; ongoing support with products and education of an unparalleled standard. I am always striving to do better and I do believe that knowledge is power. I am continually updating my skills so I can pass that knowledge onto my education team who can then provide you with the most up to date techniques learnt from the very best in our industry. You will not find a more passionate, talented education than what NZNA have to offer and their skills and talent are second-to-none. I love to see others achieve so much from their hard work, it makes me proud to have past students end up in a new career that they can enjoy and be passionate about as much as I am. I believe that we create our own reality, dream big and big things happen...

Louise Gordon - Educator Auckland

Hi, I am one of those lucky people who love their jobs! I am the Auckland educator for the NZ Nail Academy Ltd, which is more than a job it’s a passion. If you have ever wanted a job you can fit in around your family, that allows you to meet clients and have fun whilst earning money the Nail and Beauty industry could be the perfect thing for you. I trained in 2001 and straight away opened a small salon in the local gym, lots of ideas but not much experience and even less capitol! It was hard at the beginning but by persevering and advertising I slowly built up a client base. I went on to do Masters training and then educator training, which was fun but hard work.

I started to educate in 2005 and haven’t looked back since.Up skilling is vital as it keeps you motivated and in touch with other technicians, as well as learning new techniques and being able to offer more services.

At NZ Nail Academy our goal is to train you in the best possible way with the best product’s that are affordable and that will perform well time after time. going support is vital and we maintain relationships with our students long after they have trained. We are constantly up skilling ourselves and are always excited to pass on new skills. We pride ourselves on being approachable and available whether you are a newly trained technician or one with years of experience. The Nail and Beauty industry is fast moving and growing in New Zealand as more and more woman demand a top quality product, which will give outstanding results….

Our range of products including our Trinity Acrylic System, Trinity AP Gel/Polygel, Trinity & Kenzico Gel Polish, and Vamp stamping polish are simply the best. With our help and commitment to you, you can achieve your goals. There is a whole industry for you to be part of….go for it!!

Paula Parry - Educator Tauranga

I trained at NZ Nail Academy 6 years ago with Debbie. I spent five and a half years in a beauty salon and have recently opened my own nail salon at home in Matua Tauranga called Nail Envy. I absolutely love doing nails and being part of an industry that is fun and exciting.

I have done further training with Sarah Elmaz from Gel Buffed Nails Australia and also Erin Eng Trinity USA.

I'm excited and feel very honoured to be part of the amazing NZ Nail Academy educator team and I look forward to meeting you.

Tram Truong - Educator Auckland

My name is Tram Truong. I have been working successfully in the nail industry in NZ for more than 14 years. Recently having sold my nail salon after 11 years to pursue a training role in education within the beauty industry.

I have worked with NZNA for more than seven years. My focus is now on spending more time with my two sons and expanding my skills and training you in the profession of a nail technician.